@ShadySue: Thanks for your input. I understand your point of view, although I think it is more adequate for acurate description of fauna/flora/location of places; most of my images are people (lifestyle) and being that English is not my main language I tend to feel insecure about Key wording concepts. If I'm not mistaken, at least one of the three agencies I mentioned asks for a couple of key words when submitting the images and then they complement.

Yes, these are macro agencies. One of them has a cheaper RF collection, which can be distributed through some micros.

Hi,

I just registered in this forum, but I have been reading it for some time now.

I have some experience in stock, through Moment (former Flickr) collection in Getty Images. Nowadays the photographer has to do the key wording even if it is not accepted, so I decided to try to apply to some distributors who not only do the key wording but also distribute the images to several other sites, including Getty Images.

I have also tried micro stock, and was accepted to Shutterstock, iStock and Fotolia, but I can't compete with the huge portfolios, as I don't shoot that much and can't submit hundreds of images every month.

I applied to some new agencies (for me) and I have been wondering how long do they take to answer, and if they always answer even if it is to say no.

Do you have any experience in applying to Westend 61, Blend Images and Image Source?

Thanks in advance.
Alex